Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution Vehicles Manufactured January 31, 2014, To September 5, 2014, And 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart Vehicles Manufactured February 3, 2014, To September 5, 2014. The Affected Turbocharged Vehicles Have A Right Parking Brake Cable That May Contact The Fuel Tank, Wearing Away The Tank’S ProteCTIve Coating.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
LANCER RALLIART
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V546000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Without The ProteCTIve Coating, The Fuel Tank May Rust And Leak. A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Mitsubishi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Right Parking Brake Cable, And Inspect The Fuel Tank, Free Of Charge. If The Fuel Tank’S Exterior Coating Shows Signs Of Damage From Abrasive Contact With The Right Parking Brake Cable, The Fuel Tank Will Also Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 13, 2015. Owners May Contact Mitsubishi Customer Service At 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi’S Number For This Recall Is Sr-15-009.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140203
End Of Manufacture
20140905
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1497
Date Owners Notified
20151013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150831
Make Campaign Number
SR-15-009